Question

Complete the following statements by selecting the correct alternative from the choices given:
The geometry of $Xe{F}_6$ molecule and the hybridization of $Xe$ atom in the molecule is:

• A. Distorted octahedral and ${sp}^3{d}^3$
• B. Square planar and ${sp}^3{d}^2$
• C. Pyramidal and ${sp}^3$
• D. Octahedral and ${sp}^3{d}^3$

Answer 1

The correct option is A Distorted octahedral and ${sp}^3{d}^3$

The geometry of $Xe{F}_6$ molecule and the hybridization of Xe atom in the molecule are distorted octahedral and $s{p}^3{d}^3$ respectively. Xe has 6 bond pairs of electrons and one lone pair of electrons.

In $Xe{F}_6$, Xe undergoes $s{p}^3{d}^3$ hybridisation which results in the electronic geometry of pentagonal bipyramidal and molecular geometry of distorted octahedral.